Ferrari 612 successor spotted in the wild

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Spy Shots: Replacement for Ferrari 612 Scaglietti could get a greener engine


by Noah Joseph on Apr 6th 2009 at 5:58PM

There's been discussion recently of an updated 599 GTB Fiorano and a replacement for the F430, but the oldest Ferrari in the stable is the 612 Scaglietti. So it would stand to reason that Maranello would be planning to replace the controversial 2+2 flagship before its smaller siblings were updated, and reason may now be affirmed by the latest reports and spy shots emanating from Europe.

This prototype Scaglietti was spied around the factory in Maranello wearing some intriguing bodywork around the front section, suggesting that Ferrari may be testing a new or updated V12 engine for the 612's replacement. With increasing pressure to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, Ferrari could be working on a more efficient powerplant for the next generation of its largest model.

The current Scaglietti has been on the market essentially unchanged since 2003, and its replacement is tipped to arrive by 2011.


[Source: AutoWeek.nl]




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Spy Shots: Ferrari 612 successor spotted in the wild

by Noah Joseph on Apr 24th 2009 at 9:29AM

Earlier this month, sharp shooters brought us our first glimpse of the test mule under development to replace the gargantuan Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, and now we're getting a closer look... with some camouflage. As the big V12 four-seater is the oldest model in the Ferrari range, logic dictates that it should be next up for replacement. However, there remain more questions than answers as to the nature of the new grand tourer.

Rather than update the current 612, sources suggest that its replacement will be an all-new model. Expect the Enzo-derived engine to provide the motivation in the place of the 575-derived V12 that initially powered the Scaglietti. So far all we can tell is that the tail pipes have been reconfigured in a stacked arrangement like those on the California, while at the front, a big square box protrudes from the hood to house whatever kind of next-gen powertrain Ferrari has in store. Ferrari's been known to be working on a part-time all-wheel-drive system to help handling and traction, while a KERS-derived hybrid braking system could also find its way into the 612 successor and direct injection is likely to be employed. Sources suggest the new GT to debut in 2011, but we wouldn't be surprised to see it arrive sooner.

[Source: NextAutos.com]

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I love the stacked tailpipes, aside from the California and the Lexus ISF I haven't seen them in this configuration.

[Ste]

Front is awful...well that bonnet step.

[neermsc]

i think its just a developed version for some GT racing team..........

[xpman]

looks like a porchre...

[ali355]

i'm guessing they are testing the engine within a development mule- the finished car wont look anything like that.
The scaglietti has always been a wierd one for me- I loved the 456 GT, it was such a classic shape, but the 612 never really grew on me the way the 575/ 599 did..